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Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,300

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,343

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelFusionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,985 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $17,502 $29,252 $33,667
Premium Package 395    
Safety and Security Package 595    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Traction control 95    
Heated front seats 295    
Leather seating surfaces 895 695  
Sunroof 795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Premium Package 344    
Safety and Security Package 518    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518    
Traction control 83    
Heated front seats 257    
Leather seating surfaces 779 598  
Sunroof 692    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Options (change) 3,665 1,020 0
Options (change) 3,191 868 0
Destination 650 850 850
Total Price $23,300 $32,340 $35,920
Total Invoice $21,343 $30,970 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,034
Model Year200620182018
ModelFusionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,300$32,340$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-8,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,300$26,500$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,355
Total Invoice$21,343$30,970$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-5,593-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,343$25,377$26,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,390

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620182018
ModelFusionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,450$8,290$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,593-7,750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.2 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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